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Non-Tech : Any info about Iomega (IOM)? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kevin Linder who wrote (53261)	4/21/1998 6:05:00 PM
From: AreWeThereYet	Respond to of 58324

>> The problem of backward compatibility and the "new standard" to replace 3.5 floppies is misunderstood and overvalued. << Some people in this thread did overstated the importance of backward compatibility. Nevertheless, backward compatible is an important feature. In real life business practice, migration of new product is a tough issue and product that provides smooth transition option often has an edge. Take a look at hardware and software in your computer and see how many compatibilities in them (Fast-Ethernet, modem, CDR, CD-RW, DVD-ROM II, CPU, Win95, video card, monitor, Jaz, Zip Plus...). A product can still be successful without backward compatible but it just need more effort. aC